Operations / SupervisorFull-Time

Heavy Equipment Operator (Landfill)

Pittsylvania County

📍 Chatham, VA 24531📅 Posted November 12, 2026Listing sourced from Indeed

Pay: Not listed by the employer

Employment type: Full-Time. Confirm working hours on the application page.

License · from the listing: Certifications and licenses: Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Schedule · from the listing: November 12, 2026 1:45 PM

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Job Description

FLSA: Non-exempt

Reports To: Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Summary of Position: Under general direction of the Lead Heavy Equipment Operator, the successful candidate operates large, heavy mobile equipment in the day-to-day operation of the County landfill.

Essential Job Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Operates a variety of machinery to move and cover refuse and materials; operates bulldozers, compactors, excavators and scrapers.
Maintains and cleans equipment and working area; performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
Identifies and reports mechanical defects or equipment requiring maintenance.
Grades on-site roads and landfill surfaces using heavy power-driven equipment.
Assists in the operation of the landfill by directing users to proper dump areas and answering inquiries from the public.
Assists in the separation and loading of salvageable materials for recycling.
Performs random load checking to prevent hazardous and prohibited waste from disposal in the landfill.
Provides routine maintenance tasks when needed.
Performs and maintains routine records and reports of solid waste disposal activities.
Adheres to all applicable local, state and federal policies and regulations.
Performs related tasks as assigned.

Core Competencies:

Customer Focus
Communication
Collaboration/Teamwork
Personal Accountability/Delivering Results
Diversity and Inclusion

Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment.

Required Knowledge and Skill:

Knowledge of the operation, care, maintenance and minor adjustment and capabilities of heavy power-driven equipment.
Knowledge of the methods of tools, materials and equipment used in the maintenance of a landfill facility.
Knowledge of occupational safety and health practices and handling of hazardous materials.
Knowledge of applicable statutes and ordinances, codes and regulations.
Knowledge of applicable County and Department policies and procedures.
Operates equipment in a safe manner following all safety guidelines and protocol.
Ability to work within established deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
Ability to effectively interact with the public and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, and other County employees.
Ability to work holidays and weekends as required.

Certifications and licenses: Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL – Class A) preferred.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements: This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires speaking or hearing and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and working near moving mechanical parts and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Standard equipment includes bulldozers, compactors, excavators and scrapers.

This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job, and the general nature and level of work associated with the job. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties and performance that may be required of employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments an employee may be given. The County reserves the right to modify the job description as deemed appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer